U20 AFCON: Algeria fails again, Morocco overturned and overtaken at the wire

Dans la surface de réparation, le gardien détourne de la main un ballon qu'un défenseur et un attaquant tentent de reprendre de la tête au second poteau.

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Algeria U20 lose to Egypt (0-2) and miss qualification for the 2027 U20 AFCON. Already qualified, Morocco are beaten by Libya (2-3) and lose top spot to the Pharaohs.

On the final matchday of the UNAF qualifiers, Algeria had to beat Egypt to qualify. The Algerian U20 side lost 2-0, extending a long drought.

Morocco, already assured of a place in the final tournament, were overturned by Libya 3-2. The Atlas Lions surrender top spot in the group to the Egyptians.

Egypt finish top of the UNAF group, followed by Libya. These two teams join Morocco at the 2027 U20 AFCON.

For Algeria, this poor performance confirms the recurring difficulties in this age category.

Original source: Afrik-Foot

U20 AFCON: Algeria fails again, Morocco overturned and overtaken at the wire

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